Eric Griego, the uncle of the 15-year-old Nehemiah Griego, told Action 7 News in a telephone interview that he had serious doubts about the teen's reported confession to police, since no adult was present during the interview. He added that he is also concerned with how the media is portraying his nephew.

"I can't compare this to any other case," said Bern County district attorney Kari Brandenburg.

While prosecutors press to charge the teen as an adult, his family told Action 7 News they are standing behind him.

"He should be treated fairly, and not be the sixth victim of this incident," Eric Griego said. "We all have hope that he will turn his life around."

Nehemiah is living in a juvenile detention center, and jail records show that his sister and his aunt are the only visitors allowed to see him. Jail records show he hasn't caused any problems in the center.

Nehemiah has been attending school and participating in daily activities with other detainees. The grand jury is expected to indict Nehemiah on murder charges in a few days.